Irisbus Agora

Irisbus Agora

Réseau STAS Renault Agora Standard (S) in Saint-Etienne in November 2009
Overview
Manufacturer Renault, Irisbus
Body and chassis
Doors 1 to 4 doors
Floor type Low-floor
Powertrain
Engine Renault MIDR 062045
Iveco Cursor F2B
Power output

186 kW (249 hp) (Renault)

189 kW (253 hp)-213 kW (286 hp) (Iveco)
Transmission

Voith DIWA 3-speed automatic

ZF Ecomat 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Length 11,990 mm (472.0 in) (Agora S)
Width 2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Height 2,924 mm (115.1 in)
Curb weight 11,380 kg (25,090 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor Renault R312
Successor Irisbus Citelis

The Irisbus Agora (previously known as Renault Agora, Karosa City Bus or Ikarus Agora) was a low-floor bus designed and built by Renault from 1995 to 2002, date upon which it has been built by Irisbus, firstly a joint-venture with Fiat subsidiary Iveco from 1999, with Iveco engines. It has also been built by Czech-based Karosa under the Citybus name as a diesel-powered bus, and Skoda as a trolleybus in Eastern European markets as the Škoda 24Tr Irisbus and Škoda 25Tr Irisbus.

Range

RATP Group Standard (S) Renault Agora in Paris in July 2010

The range consisted of:

Operators

Over 11,000 were built, mainly for European operators.

Europe

The RATP Group was the largest purchaser with over 2,500. Standard Agora buses have been used by Athens bus operator OASA in two versions: diesel and CNG.

United Kingdom

In England, 23 were bodied by Optare, the majority for Norfolk County Council for its Norwich park and ride services.[1]

Australia

In Australia, a batch was ordered by King Brothers. Six Northcoast Bus & Coach bodied examples were delivered, however a larger order for Australian Bus Manufacturers bodied examples was reneged on and amongst the operators to purchase them were ACTION (20), Baxter's Bus Lines (5), Fearne’s (5) and Thompsons Bus Service (5).[2]

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